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While most baking recipes call for all-purpose flour or sometimes cake flour, you'll occasionally see self-rising flour listed as an ingredient. There's a reason for this: Self-rising flour acts ...

If your recipe calls for self-rising flour, but you have none, don't worry. You likely already have all the ingredients you'll need for a substitute.

Self-rising flour—flour with baking powder and salt already mixed in—is the secret to tender biscuits, quick breads, and simple cakes with minimal effort. A staple in Southern kitchens (and across the ...

If you're a baker, it's a good idea to know the difference - and how to make your own.

Self-rising flour is a lower-protein all-purpose flour mixed with baking powder and salt. It’s popular in many Southern baking recipes and can be found in many grocery stores, particularly in the ...

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